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1 FOURTH REPUBLIC 8TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY THIRD SESSION NO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NOTICE PAPER Monday, 13 November, 2017 Friday, 17 November, 2017 Monday, 13 November, Committee Meetings: Plan of Legislative Business of the House and Committees for the Week. House in Committees Tuesday, 14 November, (a) Bills: Consolidation of Bills: (a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act, 2011 to Provide for Additional Conditions for Accessing of Fund for Capital Projects by Beneficiary Institutions to embark on their own Capital Projects instead of relying solely on the Fund for Capital Development; and for Related Matters (HB. 967) (Hon. Abbas Tajudeen); and A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, 2011 in Order to Review some Provisions to give the National Assembly certain Powers under the Act; and for Related Matters (HB. 1057) (Hon. Muhammad Sani Abdu). A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, Cap. F22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to specify the Minimum Qualification of the Chairman of the Governing Council, Ownership of Intellectual Property and to Provide for Pre-Action Notice to the University Authority; and for Related Matters (HB. 1116) (Hon. Muhammed Tahir Monguno) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the University of Calabar Act, Cap. U5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to specify the Minimum Qualification for the Chairman of the Governing Council, Ownership of Intellectual Property and to Provide for Pre-action Notice to the University Authority; and for Related Matters (HB. 1102) (Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe) Second Reading. PRINTED BY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS, ABUJA

2 140 Monday, 13 November, 2017 Friday, 17 November, 2017 No. 22 Need for Rehabilitation of the Dilapidated Ulasi-Okija Bridge along the Onitsha-Owerri Federal Road. Hon. Chukwuemeka Anohu. Call for Reconstruction and Upgrading of Kano-Gumel- Maigatari Federal Highway into "Trunk A" Road: Hon. Sani Zorro. Need to Check the Menace of Gully Erosion in Jahun, Aujara and Harbo Towns in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State: Hon. Saidu Yusufu Miga. Need to Investigate the Violation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (NOGICD), 2010 in the Refusal of International Oil and Gas Companies to use Local Assets and Marine Facilities Owned by Nigerian Companies: Hon. Daniel Reyenieju. Call to include the Construction of the Road Connecting Saki to the Proposed Okerete International Border Market in the 2018 Budget: Hon. Olajide Olatubosun. Consideration of Reports: Committee on Public Petitions: Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta: (a) Report on the Petition by CPL Faruna Okwoli against the Nigeria Police Force on wrongful and compulsory retirement from Service (Laid: 18/5/2017). Report on the Petition by Dr David Olusegun Agbaja against the Nigeria Customs Service on his premature retirement from Service (Laid: 27/9/2017). Report on the Petition by Eddy Onyenweuzo against the United Bank for Africa Plc over alleged fraudulent practices that led to the withdrawal of over eighty-eight million Naira from his account (Laid: 26/7/2017) Wednesday, 15 November, (a) Bills: Consolidation of Bills: (a A Bill for an Act to Amend the Evidence Act, No18, 2011, to Accommodate Modern Development Relating to Admissibility of Confessional Statement; and for Related Matters (HB.1149) (Hon. Rita Orji); and A Bill for an Act to Amend the Evidence Act, 2011 to Render Illegally Obtained Evidence Inadmissible; Give Discretion to the Court with Regard to Certification of Electronically Generated Documents; Provide for Admissibility of Public Documents without Makers of such Documents being called as Witnesses; and for Related Matters (HB.1188) (Hon. Edward Gyang Pwajok). (a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 to Provide an Expanded Scope of Borrowing Power to the Government; and for Related Matters (HB. 1166) (Executive); and

3 No. 22 Monday, 13 November, 2017 Friday, 17 November, A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 and Re-enact the Fiscal Responsibility Bill to Provide for Prudent Management of the Nation's Resources, Ensure Long Term Macro-Economic Stability of the National Economy, Secure Greater Accountability and Transparency in Fiscal Operations within the Medium Term Fiscal Policy Framework and the Establishment of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission to ensure the Promotion and Enforcement of the Nation's Economic Objectives; and for Related Matters (HB (Hon. Ibrahim Babangida and Hon. Emeka Azubogu). (vi) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal Act, Cap. P36, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and to Repeal the Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal Act and Re-enact the Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal Bill, 2016 which shall among Other Things, Recover from Public Officers, Contractors or Companies, Government Funds or Properties Found by the Public Accounts Committee to have been Misappropriated or to be Due to the Government of the Federation; and for Related Matters (HBs.340, 275 and 632) (Hon. Ahmed Idris, Hon. Edward Gyang Pwajok and Hon. Oni Olamide Johnson) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Red Cross Society Act, Cap. N130, LFN, 2004 to Clarify the Object of the Society and Increase Some Penalties; and for Related Matters. (HB.1135) (Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the University of Abuja Act, Cap. U12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to specify the Minimum Qualification for the Chairman of the Governing Council, Ownership of Intellectual Property and to Provide for Pre-action Notice to the University Authority; and for Related Matters (HB. 1100) (Hon. Zaphaniah B. Jisalo) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2010 to, Among Other Things, Make Our Electoral Process more Credible by making the Use of Card Reader the Credible Means of Voters Accreditation and Voting and Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency in the Conduct of Free, Fair and Credible Elections; and for Related Matters. (HB.1148) (Hon. Simon Arabo) Second Reading. Need to Rehabilitate Oyigbo-Okoloma-Umuagbai and Oyigbo-Eleme-Agbonchia Roads in Rivers State: Hon. Mpigi Barinada. Need to Curb Excessive Electricity charges being Levied on Consumers by Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) through Prepaid Meters: Hon. Adedapo Lam-Adesina. Need for Completion of Work on the East-West Road, Particularly the Rumuokwurusi Interchange (Oil Mill Junction) to Onne (Eleme) Section: Hon. Kingsley Chinda and 17 Others. Need for the National Universities Commission (NUC) to Allow Fresh Graduates Enroll for Master's Degree Programmes in Universities without requiring them to serve in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme as a Stop Gap: Hon. Mohammed Sani Zorro.

4 142 Monday, 13 November, 2017 Friday, 17 November, 2017 No. 22 Call to Reconstitute the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Appoint Executive Commissioners: Hon. Yusuf Tajudeen. Consideration of Report: A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of School of Mines and Geological Studies in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area; and for Related Matters (HB. 105) (Committee of the Whole: 5/10/2017). Thursday, 16 November, (a) Bills: A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry Act, Cap. N92, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.1119) (Hon. Victor Nwokolo) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Fire Service Act, Cap. F29, LFN, 2004 and to Provide for the Establishment of the Fire and Rescue Service in the Federation and Provide among, Other Things, for the Organization, Discipline, Power and Duties of the Federal Fire and Rescue Service; and for Related Matters (HB. 876) (Hon. Mohammed Jafaru Ibrahim) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Extradition Act, Cap. E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Render Illegally obtained Evidence Inadmissible, give Discretion to the Court with regard to Certification of Electronically Generated Documents; and for Related Matters (HB. 1187) (Hon. Solomn Ahwinahwi) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, Cap. E3, LFN, 2004 to Provide a solution to Conflicting and Competing Accreditation Exercises between Regulatory Institutions and Professional Bodies which run Parallel to (and often run riot with National Universities Commission, National Board for Technical Education and National Commission for Colleges of Education Exclusive Accreditation Powers of Tertiary Institutions of Learning by making the NUC, NBTE and NCCE Accreditation to Supervene over those of Professional Bodies and to Provide Sanctions against all Persons Responsible for establishment and Operation of Unapproved Programmes, Illegal Satellite campuses and Unapproved Affiliations; and for Related Matters. (HB.1150) (Hon. Chukwuemeka Anohu) Second Reading. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Maritime Security Agency to Promote Maritime Security and to provide, among Other Things, for the Establishment of the Maritime Security Agency charged with the Responsibility of Providing Security and Safety Information and Communication Facilities for all categories of users of the Nigerian Maritime Industry and for Related Matters (HB. 968) (Hon. Ntufam Eta Mbora) Second Reading. Need to Address the Incessant Collapse of Buildings in Nigeria: Hon. Lawal Muhammed Idirisu. Need to Investigate the Non-Remittance of 20 Trillion Stamp Duty charges on Banking Transactions to the Federation Account: Hon. D. C. Hosea.

5 No. 22 Monday, 13 November, 2017 Friday, 17 November, Need to Investigate the Nature of the Contract and/or Concession Arrangement on the Second Niger Bridge and the Lagos - Ibadan Expressway: Hon. Solomon Bulus Maren. Call to Control the Proliferation of Universities in the Country: Hon. Ayodele Olademeji. Consideration of Reports: Committee on Commerce: Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga: Report on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) of Nigeria with Responsibility, among Others, for Determining the Standards of Knowledge, Skill and Qualification for Persons seeking to become Registered Professionals and Practitioners in Logistics and Transport in Nigeria and Licensing and Regulating the Practice of Logistics and Transport in all Ramifications; and for Related Matters (Laid: 12/10/2017). Committee on Police Affairs: Hon. Haliru Dauda Jika: Report on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Police Trust Fund; and for Related Matters, 2017 (HB.894) (Laid: 2/11/2017). Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate the Process of Digital (Broadcast) Switch Over in Nigeria: Hon. Sunday Marshall Katung: Report on the Investigation of the Process of Digital (Broadcast) Switch Over in Nigeria (Laid: 9/11/2017). Friday, 17 November, Summary/Review of Weekly Activities of Committees.